William Irvine (bishop) explained

William Irvine[1] was consecrated a college bishop (i.e., a bishop without a diocese),[2] on 22 October 1718.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "An Apology for the Doctrine of Apostolical Succession: with an Appendix on the English Orders" Perceval, A.P p 254
  2. ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000” Bertie, D.M pp 21/22: Edinburgh T & T Clark
  3. "History of the Scottish Episcopal Church: From the Revolution to the Present Time" Lawson, J.P p530 : Gallie & Bayley, 1843

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